Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread cyclotourist
It's nice when it happens intentionally! Might be able to make a NYD ride... On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Andy.M wrote: > Off work?? I'm not sure that I'm familiar with the term. I was also > considering a semi-epic New Years Day ride also though... > -Andy > > On Dec 24, 4:12 pm, doug pe

[RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread Andy.M
Off work?? I'm not sure that I'm familiar with the term. I was also considering a semi-epic New Years Day ride also though... -Andy On Dec 24, 4:12 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Love to join you guys but I've got a full house & full schedule the > next few days.  Are you both off all next week? >

RE: [RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread Joe Bartoe
That's tood bad you two can't make it. I'll be leaving town for a few days Saturday morning. I should be back about Wed or Thurs and free until the 4th if you want to ride then. Let me know. As for anyone else, my plan is to get out around 1PM tomorrow from Capo Beach. Let me know if you care

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread cyclotourist
I'm *probably *going to be booked w/ familial responsibilities for the next few days... but, I have the week of the 4th off AND the kids are in school!!! Whoo-hoo! On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 4:12 PM, doug peterson wrote: > Love to join you guys but I've got a full house & full schedule

[RBW] Ernest Csuka has passed away

2009-12-24 Thread Tim McNamara
I noted on the Velo Orange blog today that Ernest Csuka, the artisan maker of Alex Singer cycles for more than 60 years, has died on 12/22/09. He was 81 years old. M. Csuka's eminently practical cycles were also very beautiful. With his death goes the last of the grand builders of randon

[RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread doug peterson
Love to join you guys but I've got a full house & full schedule the next few days. Are you both off all next week? dougP On Dec 24, 4:05 pm, "Andy.M" wrote: > Hey Joe, > I can't make it on Christmas Day, but I was thinking about doing a > turkey hangover ride on Saturday morning; same thing, no

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling

2009-12-24 Thread JoelMatthews
> Sorry to mention tragedy at Christmas. Hug your family and friends > and count your blessings! And a happy holiday of your choice to all. Thank you for the link Tim. Quite sobering to read the log of a robust person on an epic journey then read about that same person lost in a near coma. Thi

Re: [RBW] Darning Socks

2009-12-24 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Bill Gibson wrote: > One of the great things about finding Rivendell has been finding a > source for real wool clothing. I love real wool socks, but 100% wool > doesn't wear as well as blends. Sooner or later, even with blends, > you'll need to learn how to do this

[RBW] Re: SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread Andy.M
Hey Joe, I can't make it on Christmas Day, but I was thinking about doing a turkey hangover ride on Saturday morning; same thing, nothing too long or too fast. I'm in North Orange County, but wouldn't mind traveling down south... Or if anyone is interested let me know. -Andy On Dec 24, 12:43 pm,

[RBW] Darning Socks

2009-12-24 Thread Bill Gibson
One of the great things about finding Rivendell has been finding a source for real wool clothing. I love real wool socks, but 100% wool doesn't wear as well as blends. Sooner or later, even with blends, you'll need to learn how to do this!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nY1jTVyBE0 I liked the Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling

2009-12-24 Thread Rene Sterental
I am also making one of my goals for 2010 to try to do at least an S240 and focus on lighter touring as described here. I've also had a rough end of the year regarding time on the bike, so the fitness has lapsed and the weight control plans are on shaky ground. I also plan on joining as many local

[RBW] SoCal Christmas Afternoon Ride?

2009-12-24 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Everyone, I always think of these things too late, but was curious if anyone in the SoCal area wanted to meet up in South Orange County for an afternoon ride on Christmas day. Nothing too long or too fast. I live in the Capistrano Beach area so starting in that area. Will provide after ride

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 753 WAS: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-24 Thread cyclotourist
OK, I didn't know where in the time line those things happened, just that I "heard" it somewhere... Thanks! On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 10:15 AM, JL wrote: > I have heard stories about a few early examples of 753 cracking/ > failing under stress while working the bugs out of the heat treating > pro

[RBW] Re: Reynolds 753 WAS: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-24 Thread Tim McNamara
On Dec 24, 2009, at 12:15 PM, JL wrote: > I have heard stories about a few early examples of 753 cracking/ > failing under stress while working the bugs out of the heat treating > process. On early Riv production bikes (Road Standard, Long Low and > All Rounders) Grant spec'd the frame tubes wit

RE: [RBW] Reynolds 753 WAS: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-24 Thread Joe Bartoe
By the time Riv specd 753 on their frames, it had been around for quite some time. 853 was just coming along around not long after. I would imagine that Reynolds had worked out things by then. Joe > Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:15:39 -0800 > Subject: [RBW] Reynolds 753 WAS: F.S. 56.5 Waterford bu

[RBW] Re: Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread Earl Grey
Yes, we are in Chiang Mai City. Northern Thailand is indeed a cycling paradise. There are lots of little roads criss-crossing the landscape with very little car traffic. Most are paved, but plenty turn to dirt as they snake over a ridge, to return to tarmac on the far side. Perfect terrain for pass

[RBW] Reynolds 753 WAS: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-24 Thread JL
I have heard stories about a few early examples of 753 cracking/ failing under stress while working the bugs out of the heat treating process. On early Riv production bikes (Road Standard, Long Low and All Rounders) Grant spec'd the frame tubes with slightly longer butt sections (not sure if all t

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling

2009-12-24 Thread Tim McNamara
On Dec 24, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Mike wrote: > This past summer I did two solo S24O's and one 8 day tour. The tour > was probably the most enjoyable cycling experience of my life. I could > have easily gone for another week or 5. Next year I don't think I'll > be doing any touring but am hoping to d

[RBW] Far-Flung Rivendells on Flickr.com

2009-12-24 Thread CycloFiend
Hey there - Gernot's recent images of his weekly Thailand Riv Ride inspired me to create a new Riv-derivative flickr grouup - "Far-Flung Rivendells" - chronicling those Rivendells which have travelled from their Walnut Creek, CA origins. http://www.flickr.com/groups/farflungrivs/ - Jim PS - Ge

Re: [RBW] Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread CycloFiend
on 12/24/09 3:41 AM, Earl Grey at earlg...@gmail.com wrote: > on the remote chance that there are any other ROB members hiding out > in or visiting Northern Thailand, Kip and I would like to invite any > of you to our weekly ride. Usually at 3:30 pm, leaving from Lanna > International School on the

Re: [RBW] Bike shop in Brooklyn

2009-12-24 Thread jimmy johnsen
The bicycle doctor @133 grand st. in Williamsburg has alot of Nitto stuff and Brooks saddles, large selection.He always seems busy.Thats a good sign.Tele. is 718 302-3145 From: GeorgeS To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 5:34:38 AM Subject: [RBW

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: S24O in Adventure Cycling

2009-12-24 Thread Mike
This past summer I did two solo S24O's and one 8 day tour. The tour was probably the most enjoyable cycling experience of my life. I could have easily gone for another week or 5. Next year I don't think I'll be doing any touring but am hoping to do extended overnight camping trips riding 300k to 40

Re: [RBW] Today's Photos

2009-12-24 Thread Eric Norris
Flickr says they should be viewable. Here are direct links (just two photos): http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/4210264150/in/set-72157623059995514/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/4210264410/in/set-72157623059995514/ --Eric www.wheelsnorth.org www.campyonly.com On Dec 23,

[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17 and wacky pedals FS

2009-12-24 Thread beth h
Oh God. Trust me, you do NOT want to know. There's a hockey player from Yale in there somewhere and an old-school 14-32 freewheel. All I know is when I woke up the Yankees had made the playoffs and there were these pedals on the kitchen counter. Like I said, complicated. ; ) B On Dec 23, 1:14 pm

Re: [RBW] Today's Photos

2009-12-24 Thread cyclotourist
He did say they were frisky... On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM, David Faller wrote: > Try again. This page is private! > > Thanks! > > - Original Message - > *From:* Eric Norris > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:02 PM > *Subject:* [RB

[RBW] Re: 650B conversion questions

2009-12-24 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
I have it on good authority (http://sheldonbrown.com/podcasts/ grantpetersen.mp3) that a 700x23c wheel + tire is roughly equivalent in diameter to a 650Bx38c wheel + tire. So if you can measure your BB drop with a "normal" wheelset, this should give a pretty good idea of the predicted BB drop. An

Re: [RBW] A few more Quickbeam add-ons

2009-12-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I wrap electricians' tape strategically around my steel bottles, tho' this does have the disadvantage that different cages require different locations. It's pretty effective, if you don't mind tape beausage ("bow SAHJ"). Patrick "je parle francaise, un peu" Moore On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM,

Re: [RBW] A few more Quickbeam add-ons

2009-12-24 Thread James Dinneen
Nice, really, really nice. Thanks for the pictures.     Jim D.           Massachusetts (18 inches on the ground and still snowing) --- On Wed, 12/23/09, Robert F. Harrison wrote: From: Robert F. Harrison Subject: [RBW] A few more Quickbeam add-ons To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wed

[RBW] Re: Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Jeez, that looks fun. But I'll just have to settle for riding into the Blizzard of the Century today. On Dec 24, 5:41 am, Earl Grey wrote: > Hi everyone, > > on the remote chance that there are any other ROB members hiding out > in or visiting Northern Thailand, Kip and I would like to invite any

Re: [RBW] Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread BPustow
Gernot, Perhaps next summer. My wife will be visiting her family in the south (Rayong). You didn't mention what city - hopefully, Chaing Mai - my favorite city. I've often thought how nice it would be to ride in Northern Thailand. Bill Louisville, Ky In a message dated 12/24/2009 6:42:0

[RBW] Re: Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread JoelMatthews
Thanks for sharing and the holiday wishes. Back at you. Pretty cool to see Rivs distinctive lugged beauty fitting in so well in such a distant location. Not going to happen this year, that is for sure. But let me tell you, here in Chicago that Thailand Riv Ride looks mighty good. Not terribly

[RBW] Re: Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread franklyn
Amazing! On Dec 24, 3:41 am, Earl Grey wrote: > Hi everyone, > > on the remote chance that there are any other ROB members hiding out > in or visiting Northern Thailand, Kip and I would like to invite any > of you to our weekly ride. Usually at 3:30 pm, leaving from Lanna > International School o

[RBW] Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread Earl Grey
Hi everyone, on the remote chance that there are any other ROB members hiding out in or visiting Northern Thailand, Kip and I would like to invite any of you to our weekly ride. Usually at 3:30 pm, leaving from Lanna International School on the Hang Dong road just south of the airport. But switchi